Apr
2012
Articles from 16th Apr 2012
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Bernard Garner, director general, Nexus
Apr 16 2012 | Business Interviews
A WAR of words has broken out between bus companies and the Passenger Transport Executive. Peter Jackson meets the man at the centre of it all. Read
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'Feeding frenzy' among good farmland investors
Apr 16 2012 | Farming News
THE growth in the value of farmland to investors is showing no signs of abating. Read
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New rules govern animal cloning
Apr 16 2012 | Farming News
NEW rules to govern the cloning of animals across the EU are being drawn up. Read
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Welcome job news for key sector
Apr 16 2012 | Comment
The news that Nissan in Sunderland is to build a new hatchback, creating a little over 1,000 jobs in the plant and the supply chain by 2014, is a further indication of the confidence in continued productivity in an excellent manufacturing facility in the region. Read
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Where should investors place their bets?
Apr 16 2012 | Comment
WE have recently seen equity markets pause after a very strong start to the year. Read
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Blast furnace finally re-lit at SSI's Redcar plant
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
STEELMAKING has resumed at one of the UK's biggest plants after its blast furnace was finally re-lit, sparking a resurgence in the North East economy. Read
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NSG UK open office at the Wilton Centre
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
AN INDUSTRIAL services firm has opened an office on Teesside to take advantage of "significant" investments coming into the area. Read
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Teesside If We Can You Can Challenge finalist sets one year growth target
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
AN entrepreneur has set himself a remarkable challenge - to make his new business self-funding within 12 months. Read
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First sign-up for Teesside jobs scheme
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
A NEW pilot scheme giving Teesside employers the chance to take on young people for ten weeks' work experience, at no cost to their business, has signed up its first employer and student. Read
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Sir Richard Branson to challenge bmi takeover
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
SIR Richard Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic is to appeal a European regulator's decision to pass the owner of British Airways' takeover of bmi. Read
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No double dip but UK outlook is 'dismal'
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
THE UK has narrowly avoided a double-dip recession but will struggle for the rest of the year unless businesses stop hoarding cash and start investing, a forecaster has warned. Read
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Tekmar Energy expects to see revenues rise by 50%
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
A PIONEERING engineering company supplying the offshore windpower industry expects to see its revenues rise by 50% this year as it wins more work worldwide. Read
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Durham University launches US student mentor scheme
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
A PIONEERING programme has been launched by Durham University students to help school pupils make their mark in the world of business. Read
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£220,000 finance boost for LyraChem
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
A NORTH EAST chemical company is set to grow its sales and marketing activities thanks to a £220,000 shot in the arm. Read
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Clugston Construction converts shipping containers
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
CONTRACTOR Clugston Construction has converted a collection of used shipping containers into office space. Read
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Boss outlining action plan to revamp Tesco
Apr 16 2012 | Business News
A KEY week in the retail sector will be dominated by Tesco's results, but there will also be figures from Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and WH Smith. Read
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Carlisle: April 11
Apr 16 2012 | Marts Prices
Bulls: Limousin £1095, £925 Bushfield, £840, £785, £750 Hallburn Croft, £840 (x2) Hudscales, £780 (x2) Glebe Farm, British Blue £840 Edenbank Farm, £800 Kingswood, Holstein Friesian £805 Wheyrigg House, South Devon £780 South View Farm, Charolais £725 Wheyrigg House, £710 Sleetbeck Farm, Longhorn £670 Fishwick Mains. Read
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New campaign to inspire future North East entrepreneurs
Apr 16 2012 | Small Business
ENTREPRENEURS and small businesses are urged to share the secrets of their success to help inspire others to start their own enterprises. Read
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Develop a strategy to keep clients
Apr 16 2012 | Small Business
THE creation of wealth and competitive advantage are key to ensuring your business is secure in an increasingly shifting global marketplace. Read
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Inspired L&D Solutions teams up with NCFE
Apr 16 2012 | Small Business
AN entrepreneur who only started her training business last year has won a major public sector contract after teaming up with a national qualifications provider NCFE. Read
